An antique Japanese three-case Inro. The Inro is reddish brown cherry bark lacquered with a dragonfly hovering over a lotus leave and pond. The other side is a continuation of the lotus leaf motif with small gold leaf flowers. The interior has a continuation of the cherry bark surface. The Inro is signed by 'Zeshin" (Shibata Zeshin 1807-1891) with a cursive monogram. Fitted with an orange oval ojime bead.
Date: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 2.25" tall X 1.5"
Antique Japanese Dragonfly Inro signed Shibata Zeishin
$1,500.00
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